Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax K200D and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The K200D was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-2 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K200D scores versus the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K200D and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K200D compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K200D and WG-2 GPS is 61 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K200D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged K200D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.